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CJ02 LAW

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,667 mi
Last recorded139,667 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ02 LAW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 139,667 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 134,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 118,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,540 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides, (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides, (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 94,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,885 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,832 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,329 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner fronts and rear brake pads wearing low.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil weep from transmission.

rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,517 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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CJ02 LAW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ02 LAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CJ02 LAW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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